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Video Games : Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
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Rating: 
- Better than expected
Critics and game magazines have given Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games a hard time and for those they've put off - such a shame it is!!
Judging from reviews here many peoples impressions of the game have been similar to mine - this game is FUN!
If you like Wii sports you'll LOVE this but like Wii sports its a game best played with friends or family and where this game loses 1point from me is the extent to which single player can occupy you.
As a single player game its novelty can wear off soon as you become good enough to win every event and then only have world records to compete with.
But get some friends or family around and the dimension changes totally - WHOOSH comes the adrenaline and excitement as you loose all sense of dignity, wagging the remotes up and down or forwards and backwards and every which way, straining as the finish line nears.........!!
.......and then, once its over, you feel your heart beating fast and could be forgiven for thinking you'd run a real race! It can seriously give you a workout! :P
But its not only about track and field. Other events like Trampoline, Rowing, and Archery will test your skill and quick thinking. Or maybe you fancy a spot of fencing or table tennis? How about fantasy events? Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games takes some sports like table tennis and running and gives them a Nintendo makeover. One event could be likened to Mario Kart on legs!
All in all if you dont play with other people then its worth having but you wont gain the full impact of the game.
For those who do play with others - get it! get it! get it!
Rating:
- AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!
WHAT A GAME THIS IS FOR ALL THE FAMILY,WHEN THEY GET A CHANCE TO GET ON IT THAT IS,AS I TAKE SOME CONVINCING TO GET OFF IT.THE CONTROLS ARE A LOT EASIER THAN I EXPECTED AND DON'T WORRY IF YOU'VE NOT GOT NUNCHUCKS,AS YOU CAN PLAY JUST WITH THE WIIMOTE.THERE'S HOURS OF FUN TO BE HAD RIGHT FROM YOUR NORMAL OLYMPIC EVENTS RIGHT THROUGH TO THE DREAM EVENTS,WHICH ARE AS ADDICTIVE JUST ON THERE OWN.YOU CAN ALSO COMPARE YOURSELF AGAINST THE REST OF THE WORLD VIA YOUR WIFI CONNECTION TO SEE IF YOUR A TRUE OLYMPIAN OR SHOULD STICK TO EGG 'N' SPOON AT SCHOOL. I WOULD SAY THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ALL MARIO AND SONIC FANS AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. I MUST WARN YOU THOUGH,YOU MAY END UP WITH ARMS LIKE POPEYE AFTER A GOOD SESH ON IT AND A FEW lbs LIGHTER.
Rating: - Fantastic Fun for any age.
I was a bit dubious as to how this game would work, especially with the amount of activities within it...........but dubious no more.
What a fantastic game. Great fun for all the family, or if you want to play as a single player, just as much fun.
I have never laughed so much at a game before. Watching people trying to run, swim, vault, shoot guns and arrows - HILARIOUS. A lot of tired people after playing this game.
Nintendo should keep bringing out games like this.
FANTASTIC. Well done Nintendo and Sega.
Rating: - Wii Sports 2?
Some people apparently find it difficult to use the controls. I did not have this trouble, although a few of the events had a minor learning curve (3-5 tries to get decent at them), but nothing frustrating. Even my 3 year old was able to play many of the minigames (in fact, he was better than me at the triple jump haha).
Several reviewers said their arms hurt from playing this (because running requires you to move the nunchuck and wiimote back and forth). This was true for me at first, but then after messing around a bit I realized that you don't have to forcefully move them to run fast. You can use small, quick, gentler motions to get to a good speed. My 3 year old doesn't get to full speed, but he consistently gets the blue signal that he's running fast...and he does not even hold them right. Don't get me wrong; you definitely get a very minor workout and will probably sweat a little :)
Several of those lower rated reviews also compare this to Mario Party, which is a bad comparison in my opinion. This game certainly is not trying to be Mario Party. This game is more like Wii sports with different games.
The only negative I have is the misleading Wi-Fi tag. You cannot actually play others online, which is what I assumed. You can upload your records and see how your records rank against the world which is nice, but online play would have been fun.
I enjoy the "Circuit" mode which makes you compete in 4 events against the computer. Winning these adds trophies to your collection, opens more circuits, and opens more Olympic events.
I also enjoy the Mission mode where you have to take finish meet certain goals for 6 different events. I have not completed one with all 6 yet as I still have to open up a couple of minigames. It'll be fun trying to complete the goals for every character.
One of the low reviews also mentioned that there was no replay value. This is hard to comprehend since I have found a ton of replay value. Trying to master the events, set world records, rank higher than online records, completing circuits to open up new events/circuits, and mission mode are extremely fun and you are replaying events over and over. Not to mention getting family or friends to play with you so that you can compete against each other.
My favorite events so far are: Trampoline, Skeet Shooting, Javaline, Hammer Throw, and rowing (scully or something). I like the running events, especially the 400 meters where you have to focus on the character's stamina to keep him from slowing down due to being tired. Archery is fun. I have the most difficulty with table tennis, long jump, and triple jump (the jumping events my 3 year old can beat me at heh).
Overall, I really enjoy this game. Online play would have put this over the top for a 5 star rating, but there is a lot to do without online play. I too am a Mario Party fan (I give Mario Party 8 four stars also). Don't expect this to be Mario Party, but a sporting event at the Olympics and enjoy!
Rating:
- Gets boring quickly
Bought this game from amazon and two weeks later traded it in. Basically because it just got boring really quickly. Unlocked all the events and completed all the challenges in that time. Once that has been done, doesnt really stay as one of those pick up and play games. Plus the "Wi-Fi" leaderboards is just a pointless addition.
No longevity what so ever!
- Better than expectedCritics and game magazines have given Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games a hard time and for those they've put off - such a shame it is!!
Judging from reviews here many peoples impressions of the game have been similar to mine - this game is FUN!
If you like Wii sports you'll LOVE this but like Wii sports its a game best played with friends or family and where this game loses 1point from me is the extent to which single player can occupy you.
As a single player game its novelty can wear off soon as you become good enough to win every event and then only have world records to compete with.
But get some friends or family around and the dimension changes totally - WHOOSH comes the adrenaline and excitement as you loose all sense of dignity, wagging the remotes up and down or forwards and backwards and every which way, straining as the finish line nears.........!!
.......and then, once its over, you feel your heart beating fast and could be forgiven for thinking you'd run a real race! It can seriously give you a workout! :P
But its not only about track and field. Other events like Trampoline, Rowing, and Archery will test your skill and quick thinking. Or maybe you fancy a spot of fencing or table tennis? How about fantasy events? Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games takes some sports like table tennis and running and gives them a Nintendo makeover. One event could be likened to Mario Kart on legs!
All in all if you dont play with other people then its worth having but you wont gain the full impact of the game.
For those who do play with others - get it! get it! get it!
Rating:
- AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!WHAT A GAME THIS IS FOR ALL THE FAMILY,WHEN THEY GET A CHANCE TO GET ON IT THAT IS,AS I TAKE SOME CONVINCING TO GET OFF IT.THE CONTROLS ARE A LOT EASIER THAN I EXPECTED AND DON'T WORRY IF YOU'VE NOT GOT NUNCHUCKS,AS YOU CAN PLAY JUST WITH THE WIIMOTE.THERE'S HOURS OF FUN TO BE HAD RIGHT FROM YOUR NORMAL OLYMPIC EVENTS RIGHT THROUGH TO THE DREAM EVENTS,WHICH ARE AS ADDICTIVE JUST ON THERE OWN.YOU CAN ALSO COMPARE YOURSELF AGAINST THE REST OF THE WORLD VIA YOUR WIFI CONNECTION TO SEE IF YOUR A TRUE OLYMPIAN OR SHOULD STICK TO EGG 'N' SPOON AT SCHOOL. I WOULD SAY THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR ALL MARIO AND SONIC FANS AND EVERYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. I MUST WARN YOU THOUGH,YOU MAY END UP WITH ARMS LIKE POPEYE AFTER A GOOD SESH ON IT AND A FEW lbs LIGHTER.
Rating:
- Fantastic Fun for any age.I was a bit dubious as to how this game would work, especially with the amount of activities within it...........but dubious no more.
What a fantastic game. Great fun for all the family, or if you want to play as a single player, just as much fun.
I have never laughed so much at a game before. Watching people trying to run, swim, vault, shoot guns and arrows - HILARIOUS. A lot of tired people after playing this game.
Nintendo should keep bringing out games like this.
FANTASTIC. Well done Nintendo and Sega.
Rating:
- Wii Sports 2?Some people apparently find it difficult to use the controls. I did not have this trouble, although a few of the events had a minor learning curve (3-5 tries to get decent at them), but nothing frustrating. Even my 3 year old was able to play many of the minigames (in fact, he was better than me at the triple jump haha).
Several reviewers said their arms hurt from playing this (because running requires you to move the nunchuck and wiimote back and forth). This was true for me at first, but then after messing around a bit I realized that you don't have to forcefully move them to run fast. You can use small, quick, gentler motions to get to a good speed. My 3 year old doesn't get to full speed, but he consistently gets the blue signal that he's running fast...and he does not even hold them right. Don't get me wrong; you definitely get a very minor workout and will probably sweat a little :)
Several of those lower rated reviews also compare this to Mario Party, which is a bad comparison in my opinion. This game certainly is not trying to be Mario Party. This game is more like Wii sports with different games.
The only negative I have is the misleading Wi-Fi tag. You cannot actually play others online, which is what I assumed. You can upload your records and see how your records rank against the world which is nice, but online play would have been fun.
I enjoy the "Circuit" mode which makes you compete in 4 events against the computer. Winning these adds trophies to your collection, opens more circuits, and opens more Olympic events.
I also enjoy the Mission mode where you have to take finish meet certain goals for 6 different events. I have not completed one with all 6 yet as I still have to open up a couple of minigames. It'll be fun trying to complete the goals for every character.
One of the low reviews also mentioned that there was no replay value. This is hard to comprehend since I have found a ton of replay value. Trying to master the events, set world records, rank higher than online records, completing circuits to open up new events/circuits, and mission mode are extremely fun and you are replaying events over and over. Not to mention getting family or friends to play with you so that you can compete against each other.
My favorite events so far are: Trampoline, Skeet Shooting, Javaline, Hammer Throw, and rowing (scully or something). I like the running events, especially the 400 meters where you have to focus on the character's stamina to keep him from slowing down due to being tired. Archery is fun. I have the most difficulty with table tennis, long jump, and triple jump (the jumping events my 3 year old can beat me at heh).
Overall, I really enjoy this game. Online play would have put this over the top for a 5 star rating, but there is a lot to do without online play. I too am a Mario Party fan (I give Mario Party 8 four stars also). Don't expect this to be Mario Party, but a sporting event at the Olympics and enjoy!
Rating:
- Gets boring quicklyBought this game from amazon and two weeks later traded it in. Basically because it just got boring really quickly. Unlocked all the events and completed all the challenges in that time. Once that has been done, doesnt really stay as one of those pick up and play games. Plus the "Wi-Fi" leaderboards is just a pointless addition.
No longevity what so ever!